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Friday, November 30, 2018

Friday, November 7, 2018.

I can't wait to see all of you on Monday; going a little squirrely at home.

We will be resuming Passion Projects next Friday, so get yourselves ready for 60 action-packed minutes that day.

Keep working on your "My Blueprint" tasks.  The points you earn by completing tasks can be traded in for V bucks.  The conversion if the following: 100 "My Blueprint" Points = 10,000 V bucks.  

We will be doing a House Challenge next week, and I will be gathering suggestions from the stakeholders (you) as to what challenge we will undertake.  Put your thinking caps on this weekend.

Have a great weekend, guys.  See you on Monday.
  

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

HOUSEKEEPING 



1. My expected return to the class has been delayed as I am still recuperating.  Good news is, Ms. Poletta will be there tomorrow.


2. Don't forget to complete your : "While Mr. Le Moine is Away" tracking sheets.  It must be signed tonight and handed back tomorrow.

IMPORTANT DATES

1. Applications for Mackenzie Arts program (grade 9) are due November 30, 2018.  For more information, you can download a pamphlet here: http://bit.ly/artsmack2019.  Their open house will take place on Tuesday, October 2nd.

2.  High School Open House Grade 8 Information Session for 
-Aurora High: December 12, 6:00 p.m.
Here is a link for a more complete list of all High School Open House: here

KUDOS TO: The class for throwing around such beautiful compliments to each other!

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TODAY'S STEP CHAMP
: Not me.

Current All-Time Step Leader: Mobin 23,431

MATH
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3.  


ENGLISH
1. The "Giver Characteristics" worksheet came back today for corrections.  Make changes and then hand them back in.

2. 
 

HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY
1. 7: 

2. 8: bring headphones to our next class.  Yes.  Headphones.    



FRENCH
1.  
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3.
4.

HEALTH
1. 7: calorie sheet (due next class)

2. 
 

DANCE/DRAMA
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4.

SCIENCE
1. 
2. 
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4.

ART
1. 
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Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

HOUSEKEEPING 



1. I have a new file called: "Table of Contents" where I intend to put an electronic copy of class handouts.  It's a great spot to find that missing sheet or permission form, and you can find it on google classroom under the topic: "Homeroom/Resources".  There are tabs at the bottom of the spreadsheet so you can switch between our different classes.  Take a look at it here.


IMPORTANT DATES

1. Applications for Mackenzie Arts program (grade 9) are due November 30, 2018.  For more information, you can download a pamphlet here: http://bit.ly/artsmack2019.  Their open house will take place on Tuesday, October 2nd.

2.  High School Open House Grade 8 Information Session for 
-Aurora High: December 12, 6:00 p.m.
Here is a link for a more complete list of all High School Open House: here

KUDOS TO: D

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TODAY'S STEP CHAMP1


Current All-Time Step Leader: Mobin 23,431

MATH
1.  7 + 8: On the file: "Table of Contents", do the worksheet DM Worksheet 1 (it's about the mean).  See if you can edit directly on to the worksheet (as a PDF).  If not, you can do the work in your notebook.

2.  


3.  


ENGLISH
1. The "Giver Characteristics" worksheet came back today for corrections.  Make changes and then hand them back in.

2. 
 

HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY
1. 7: 

2. 8: we are presenting our google slides next class.  



FRENCH
1.  
2.
3.
4.

HEALTH
1. 7: calorie sheet (due next class)

2. 
 

DANCE/DRAMA
1.
2.
3.
4.

SCIENCE
1. 
2. 
3.
4.

ART
1. 
2. 
3.
4.

Monday, November 26, 2018

Monday, November 26, 2018

HOUSEKEEPING 



1. Thanks to all those who signed up for parent/guardian/teacher/student conferences on December 5/6.  If you're still interested in a meeting, email me and I'll set it up.  A link to the times available is here.

2. I have a new file called: "Table of Contents" where I intend to put an electronic copy of class handouts.  It's a great spot to find that missing sheet or permission form, and you can find it on google classroom under the topic: "Homeroom/Resources".  There are tabs at the bottom of the spreadsheet so you can switch between our different classes.  Take a look at it here.


IMPORTANT DATES

1. Applications for Mackenzie Arts program (grade 9) are due November 30, 2018.  For more information, you can download a pamphlet here: http://bit.ly/artsmack2019.  Their open house will take place on Tuesday, October 2nd.

2.  High School Open House Grade 8 Information Session for 
-Aurora High: December 12, 6:00 p.m.
Here is a link for a more complete list of all High School Open House: here

KUDOS TO: D

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TODAY'S STEP CHAMP1

Current All-Time Step Leader: Mobin 23,431

MATH
1.  7 + 8: On the file: "Table of Contents", do the worksheet DM Worksheet 1 (it's about the mean).  See if you can edit directly on to the worksheet (as a PDF).  If not, you can do the work in your notebook.
2.  
3.  

ENGLISH
1. The "Giver Characteristics" worksheet came back today for corrections.  Make changes and then hand them back in.

2. 
 

HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY
1. 7: 

2. 8: we are presenting our google slides next class.  



FRENCH
1.  
2.
3.
4.

HEALTH
1. 7: calorie sheet (due next class)

2. 
 

DANCE/DRAMA
1.
2.
3.
4.

SCIENCE
1. 
2. 
3.
4.

ART
1. 
2. 
3.
4.

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Thursday, November 22, 2018

To 7/8L and 7/8W,
Thank you very much for the beautiful card and your kind sentiments.  I'm doing well and am already bored of being at home.  Ms. Poletta says you are being the terrific class that I promised you would be - thank you!

I have uploaded a document on the classroom indicating the interview times for parents/guardians who have responded by email already.  I will be updating it as other emails come in.  If your parent/guardian feels the time won't work, please have them email me immediately. 

Monday, November 19, 2018

Monday, November 19, 2018

HOUSEKEEPING 



1. A letter went home explaining what will be happening with the parent-teacher conferences for my class.  If you didn't receive this from your child, please insist on them "dumping the bag" and find it!

2. 


IMPORTANT DATES

1. Applications for Mackenzie Arts program (grade 9) are due November 30, 2018.  For more information, you can download a pamphlet here: http://bit.ly/artsmack2019.  Their open house will take place on Tuesday, October 2nd.

2.  High School Open House Grade 8 Information Session for 
-Aurora High: December 12, 6:00 p.m.
-St. Maximilian of Kolbe: November 20, 7:00 p.m.
Here is a link for a more complete list of all High School Open House: here

3. IB G.W. Williams: The assessment test will take place on November 22nd, from 6-9:00 p.m.  In addition, the application window is now open.


KUDOS TO: Daniel, for teaching me that "slang" means: "Short Language".  Dang.  Learn something new every day.  As well, kudos to Nicole for collecting people's warm up notebooks when they were done.  And Daniel, a second time, for having such a stupendous health assignment.  His was used as a template in class!

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TODAY'S STEP CHAMP1

Current All-Time Step Leader: Mobin 23,431

MATH
1.  8: 
2.  7: 
3.  

ENGLISH
1. B

2. 
 

HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY
1. 7: 

2. 8: we are presenting our google slides next class.  



FRENCH
1.  
2.
3.
4.

HEALTH
1. 7: calorie sheet (due next class)

2. 
 

DANCE/DRAMA
1.
2.
3.
4.

SCIENCE
1. 
2. 
3.
4.

ART
1. 
2. 
3.
4.

Friday, November 16, 2018

Friday, November 16, 2018

HOUSEKEEPING 



1. A letter went home explaining what will be happening with the parent-teacher conferences for my class.  If you didn't receive this from your child, please insist on them "dumping the bag" and find it!

2. 


IMPORTANT DATES

1. Applications for Mackenzie Arts program (grade 9) are due November 30, 2018.  For more information, you can download a pamphlet here: http://bit.ly/artsmack2019.  Their open house will take place on Tuesday, October 2nd.

2.  High School Open House Grade 8 Information Session for 
-Aurora High: December 12, 6:00 p.m.
-St. Maximilian of Kolbe: November 20, 7:00 p.m.
Here is a link for a more complete list of all High School Open House: here

3. IB G.W. Williams: The assessment test will take place on November 22nd, from 6-9:00 p.m.  In addition, the application window is now open.


KUDOS TO: .Mary: she showed all of us just what can happen when you put your mind to something.  Terrific book talk.

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TODAY'S STEP CHAMP10263 Nathan

Current All-Time Step Leader: Mobin 23,431

MATH
1.  8: Communication portion of the test is Monday
2.  7: Communication portion of the test is Monday
3.  Sort your Math notebook in preparation for handing it in.

ENGLISH
1. Book talks: we continue Monday

2. 
 

HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY
1. 7: 

2. 8: we are presenting our google slides next class



FRENCH
1.  
2.
3.
4.

HEALTH
1. 7: calorie sheet (due next class)

2. 
 

DANCE/DRAMA
1.
2.
3.
4.

SCIENCE
1. 
2. 
3.
4.

ART
1. 
2. 
3.
4.

Thursday, November 15, 2018

Thursday, November 15, 2018

HOUSEKEEPING 



1. A letter went home explaining what will be happening with the parent-teacher conferences for my class.  If you didn't receive this from your child, please insist on them "dumping the bag" and find it!

2. 


IMPORTANT DATES

1. Applications for Mackenzie Arts program (grade 9) are due November 30, 2018.  For more information, you can download a pamphlet here: http://bit.ly/artsmack2019.  Their open house will take place on Tuesday, October 2nd.

2.  High School Open House Grade 8 Information Session for 
-Aurora High: December 12, 6:00 p.m.
-St. Maximilian of Kolbe: November 20, 7:00 p.m.
Here is a link for a more complete list of all High School Open House: here

3. IB G.W. Williams: The assessment test will take place on November 22nd, from 6-9:00 p.m.  In addition, the application window is now open.


KUDOS TO: .Mikayla, for leading such a terrific phys-ed class!

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TODAY'S STEP CHAMP: 1

Current All-Time Step Leader: Mobin 23,431

MATH
1.  8: Communication practice test went home today.  Some students finished it in class.  If not, it's homework.  
3.  7: Surface area and volume worksheet came home and is due Friday.
4. 

ENGLISH
1. Book talks: we continue tomorrow!

2. 
Grade 7s were given a one-page context and commentary practice sheet to do.  Due tomorrow.  

HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY
1. 7: Complete your square for next class (do all of them)

2. 8: we will be assembling your google slide for the WW1 presentation next class



FRENCH
1.  
2.
3.
4.

DANCE/DRAMA
1.
2.
3.
4.

SCIENCE
1. 
2. 
3.
4.

ART
1. 
2. 
3.
4.

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

HOUSEKEEPING 



1. A letter went home explaining what will be happening with the parent-teacher conferences for my class.  If you didn't receive this from your child, please insist on them "dumping the bag" and find it!

2. 


IMPORTANT DATES

1. Applications for Mackenzie Arts program (grade 9) are due November 30, 2018.  For more information, you can download a pamphlet here: http://bit.ly/artsmack2019.  Their open house will take place on Tuesday, October 2nd.

2.  High School Open House Grade 8 Information Session for 
-Aurora High: December 12, 6:00 p.m.
-St. Maximilian of Kolbe: November 20, 7:00 p.m.
Here is a link for a more complete list of all High School Open House: here

3. IB G.W. Williams: The assessment test will take place on November 22nd, from 6-9:00 p.m.  In addition, the application window is now open.


KUDOS TO: .Robbie, Ella, Kate, and Mobin, for volunteering to do the book talks!

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TODAY'S STEP CHAMP12401, Emily!

Current All-Time Step Leader: Mobin 23,431

MATH
1.  8: : Here is the link for cube building! CUBE
2.  8: Handout came home today.  Due Friday.
3.  7: Surface area and volume worksheet came home and is due Friday.
4. 

ENGLISH
1. Book talks: we continue on Friday

2. Some kids forgot to submit the practice Context and Commentary (it's at the end of the lesson notes).  Please do so tonight.


3. Grade 7s were given a one-page context and commentary practice sheet to do.  Due Friday.  

HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY
1. 7: Complete your square for next class (do all of them)
2. 8: we will be assembling your google slide for the WW1 presentation next class


FRENCH
1.  
2.
3.
4.

DANCE/DRAMA
1.
2.
3.
4.

SCIENCE
1. 
2. 
3.
4.

ART
1. Good copy of the quad sheet is due tomorrow
2. 
3.
4.

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

HOUSEKEEPING 



1. A letter went home explaining what will be happening with the parent-teacher conferences for my class.  If you didn't receive this from your child, please insist on them "dumping the bag" and find it!

2. 


IMPORTANT DATES

1. Applications for Mackenzie Arts program (grade 9) are due November 30, 2018.  For more information, you can download a pamphlet here: http://bit.ly/artsmack2019.  Their open house will take place on Tuesday, October 2nd.

2.  High School Open House Grade 8 Information Session for 
-Aurora High: December 12, 6:00 p.m.
-St. Maximilian of Kolbe: November 20, 7:00 p.m.
Here is a link for a more complete list of all High School Open House: here

3. IB G.W. Williams: The assessment test will take place on November 22nd, from 6-9:00 p.m.  In addition, the application window is now open.


KUDOS TO: .Charlotte for cleaning up all the chairs during music.

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TODAY'S STEP CHAMP1

Current All-Time Step Leader: Mobin 23,431

MATH
1.  8: : Here is the link for cube building! CUBE
2.  8: 3.4 is due tomorrow
3.  7: One page "last year's test" is due tomorrow
4. 

ENGLISH
1. Book talks: we begin our first book talks tomorrow.  Be ready to rock!

2. Complete the context and commentary questions at the end of the notetaking activity.  Due tomorrow.  


HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY
1. 7: Complete your square for next class (do all of them)
2. 8: we will be assembling your google slide for the WW1 presentation next class


FRENCH
1.  
2.
3.
4.

DANCE/DRAMA
1.
2.
3.
4.

SCIENCE
1. 
2. 
3.
4.

ART
1. Good copy of the quad sheet is due next art class.
2. 
3.
4.

Monday, November 12, 2018

Monday, November 12, 2018

HOUSEKEEPING 



1. A letter went home explaining what will be happening with the parent-teacher conferences for my class.  If you didn't receive this from your child, please insist on them "dumping the bag" and find it!

2. 


IMPORTANT DATES

1. Applications for Mackenzie Arts program (grade 9) are due November 30, 2018.  For more information, you can download a pamphlet here: http://bit.ly/artsmack2019.  Their open house will take place on Tuesday, October 2nd.

2.  High School Open House Grade 8 Information Session for 
-Aurora High: December 12, 6:00 p.m.
-St. Maximilian of Kolbe: November 20, 7:00 p.m.
Here is a link for a more complete list of all High School Open House: here

3. IB G.W. Williams: The assessment test will take place on November 22nd, from 6-9:00 p.m.  In addition, the application window is now open.


KUDOS TO: .The grade 8s: the two presenters today at the Old Town Hall said you were the best group they have had in a lonnnnnnnggggg time.  

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TODAY'S STEP CHAMP: 10,045-Kyle

Current All-Time Step Leader: Mobin 23,431

MATH
1.  8: : Here is the link for cube building! CUBE
2.  8: Complete the practice test for tomorrow
3.  7: Complete the worksheet (volume and area) handed out today.  Due tomorrow.
4. 

ENGLISH
1. Book talks: we begin our first book talks on Wednesday.  Be ready to rock!

2. Complete the context and commentary questions at the end of the notetaking activity.  Due tomorrow.  


HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY
1. 7: Complete your square for next class (do all of them)
2. 8: we will be assembling your google slide for the WW1 presentation next class


FRENCH
1.  
2.
3.
4.

DANCE/DRAMA
1.
2.
3.
4.

SCIENCE
1. 
2. 
3.
4.

ART
1. Good copy of the quad sheet is due next art class.
2. 
3.
4.